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Ratanui Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor spa tub
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Point of interest
Located near Wainui Falls, Ratanui Lodge offers cooked-to-order breakfasts and evening meals at The Dining Room. Guests can relax in the spa tub, swim in the outdoor pool, or borrow bikes to explore Tata Beach. Eco-certified staff provide concierge services for nature enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
818 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara, 7183

What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ligar Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Tata Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Totaranui Beach - 29 min drive - 14.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Plan B Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ratanui Lodge

Luxury eco-certified lodge near Tata Beach
Located close to Wainui Falls, Ratanui Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, The Dining Room, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (129 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 4 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Ratanui
Ratanui Lodge
Ratanui Lodge Pohara
Ratanui Pohara
Ratanui Hotel Pohara
Ratanui Lodge Pohara, New Zealand - Golden Bay
Ratanui Lodge Pohara
Ratanui Lodge Lodge
Ratanui Lodge Pohara
Ratanui Lodge Lodge Pohara

Frequently asked questions

Does Ratanui Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ratanui Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ratanui Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ratanui Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ratanui Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ratanui Lodge located?

Situated by the sea, this luxury lodge is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Tata Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rawhiti Cave and Wainui Falls. Te Waikoropupu Springs is 9.3 mi (15 km) away.

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